Canadian IBEW Vice-President Phil Flemming
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It is with deep sadness and regret that we learned of the passing of our dear friend, colleague and International Vice-President Phil Flemming.
Local Union 254 will always remember Phil for his kindness toward us, his compassion for others and his deep concern for the Members.
Join the 'A' Team
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Members Urged to Join the 'A' Team
The IBEW established a fraternal death benefit association in 1922 in response to high electrocution rates, and insurance companies refusing to insure the lives of electrical workers or making premiums unaffordable. The original purpose was to provide the named beneficiary of a deceased Member a sum that might permit our Member to be interred in a dignified manner. That fraternal death benefit association (The Electrical Workers Benefit Association) was later merged, in January 1992, with the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund, following convention action.
First District Scholarship Winners
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Greetings:
Thank you to everyone who submitted their names and essays for the 2012/13 IBEW First District Scholarship Award.
A random draw was made at the First District Office on Friday, March 1st, 2013, and it is my pleasure to announce the following winners:
Brittany Kozen – Local Union 2067, Regina SK
Alison Obress – Local Union 115, Kingston ON
Natalie Clothier – Local Union 625, Halifax NS
Nick Soulliere – Local Union 636, Mississauga ON
Harley Doerr – Local Union 2067, Regina SK
Congratulations to these five applicants!!!
We, at the First District Office, and the other sponsors (Union Savings, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, MWG Apparel and AIL) wish these dedicated young people a successful year in their continued education.
As all applicants’ essays are valued and well-written, we will be quoting excerpts from each submission weekly on our website homepage (http://www.ibew.org/1stDistrict/) under ‘QUOTE OF THE WEEK’; so be sure to look for your family members ‘words of wisdom’ about the IBEW or unions in general.
In solidarity,
Phil Flemming, International Vice President
Bill C-377 - Expensive, Bad Public Policy
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It appears we have exchanged the ridiculous cost of gun registration for the equally ridiculous cost of the Conservative Federal Government's move to eliminate Canadian Unions. This proposed legislation has passed the House of Commons and is now in the Senate.
Please take a few minutes and read the attached remarks by Conservative Senator Hugh Segal as he explains to his fellow Senators what this bill is about. He says, "... this bill is about a nanny state, anti-labour bias running rampant, and it diminishes the imperative of free speech, freedom of assembly and free collective bargaining."
HEART HEALTH
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HEART HEALTH
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and what to do if someone experiences these? Knowing can make the difference between life and death.
Recognizing and responding immediately to the warning signs of a potential heart attack can significantly improve survival and recovery. Please, take the time to be heart safe and learn how you can reduce your risk.
The Union Advantage
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The most accurate barometer of the union advantage uses median wage - where half of all workers make more than the amount and half of all workers make less. It gives a better picture of how workers are doing. Using median wage, the national union advantage is $6.80 an hour. Statistics Canada, uses average wages.
Learn more about this calculation.
The Canadian trade union movement is all about improving the everyday lives of all working people. It's about better wages and benefits. It's about better pensions and vacations.